Balance Decay Equation: 60Co --> 27Ni + 0B-1

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Homework Statement



Balance the decay equation below by filling in the blanks (-)

60
Co
27

corresponds to


Ni


+

0
B
-1






Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



Are the numbers above & below the Ni as follows?

60
28


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Yes. You can easily check your answer by noting that mass & charge balance.
 
That's great. Thanks very much ideasrule!